William Albrecht, USPS
With today’s post I honor my father.
William “Bill” Albrecht, 89, of Iowa City died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Iowa City Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. His death followed from a ten year illness.
Bill was born October 28, 1919, in Iowa City the son of James and Mamie (Sedivec) Albrecht. Following graduation from Iowa City City High School in 1939 he enlisted in the United States Marines. On December 30, 1944, he was united in marriage to L. Grace Peek in Iowa City. For many years Bill was employed at the Bob & Henry’s Service Station located on the corner of Gilbert and Burlington Streets in Iowa City. Later he became a postal service employee at the Iowa City Post Office, retiring after over twenty years of service.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa City. He enjoyed his many years of league bowling at Plamor Lanes, dancing, playing cards and cheering on those Iowa Hawkeye’s!
Bill’s family includes his three children, David Albrecht and wife, Kay of Bowling Green, Ohio and their children, Tom and Chris, Steve Albrecht and wife, Ofie of San Francisco, California and their children, Jeremy and Andrea, and Janet Albrecht of Greensboro, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Grace (12/13/2004); two brothers, George and Wesley Albrecht; and two sisters, Elsie Albrecht Bishop and Dorothy Albrecht Hotka.
So ends a long love story between my parents, Bill and Grace. He spotted her riding on an Iowa City bus, and rode that bus for days until she again took a bus ride to work. He introduced himself, and the rest is history.
Bill and Grace shortly before they married.
Neither of my parents went to college, but through their hard work they made possible my college education. I am very grateful to have been their son.
Debit and credit – - David Albrecht
I’m sorry to hear about your loss… your family is in my prayers.
Subject = Letter of Condolence from India
Dear David Albrecht ,
I and my Indian community were greatly pained to know about the death of your father . There is no time of any body’s death but we , nevertheless bow before the decree of God .
Dear I belong to Hindu Community of India and I fully faith in Gita ” the holy and spiritual book of Hindus ” and in this book
Shri Krishna ( God ) says to Arjun ( Devotee ) , ” Dear Arjun , you are in mistake of understanding body and soul as one entity( you know better about separate business entity concept but here entity related only spiritual not business) . Body is Mortal but Our soul is immortal . Any weapon never cut it . Soul never die and it is the part of God and if anybody do his Karama (duty) for the welfare of human being ( Because God is Great Accountant and every duty is recorded in the account of God 24 hours , 7 days , no holiday and upto human being’s life ) , then he will absorb in me and get freedom from all sadness of this world ( If a man do good work , he gets reward and if a man do bad duty he will also punishment in the form of re-birth ) .
I read your father’s profile , He did his work with full hardwork for the welfare of humanity , this is real worship of God .
and His soul will surely absorb in God . May you and your bereaved family live in peace !
From your friend
Vinod Kumar
and Sincerely
Whole India
Sorry to hear about your loss. His legacy will live through you and your family.
I just read this tonight. Very touching, especially the affinity and pride that you express. I know what it is like to be able to carry the memories of a caring father. Thanks for sharing this with us.